Twitter whistleblower: 5 takeaways from Peiter Zatko
In essence, the whistleblower said Elon Musk is correct when he charges that Twitter executives have little incentive to accurately measure the prevalence of fake accounts.
FBI warns of increasing ransomware attacks
Federal authorities are warning companies in the Bay Area of increasing ransomware cyberattacks known as Zeppelin.
Wendy's restaurants to get digital makeovers with mobile order parking, delivery pick-up windows
Under the plan, restaurants will feature a sleek and modern design with upgraded technology to make convenience, speed and accuracy more available to customers.
Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ video crashed laptops, Microsoft engineer says
Legend has it, Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation" music video once had the power to crash laptops.
Andrew Tate, controversial social media influencer, banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Andrew Tate’s online content, in which he describes using violence against women and refers to them as property, has soared in popularity in recent months.
Airbnb testing 'anti-party' algorithm to enforce ban on big parties
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
Software flaws could let hackers control Apple devices
Apple pushed out an urgent, emergency security update Thursday after the Cupertino-based company said an anonymous researcher discovered serious security flaws in the iOS operating system and Safari web browser.
Apple’s iOS 15.6.1 software update fixes 2 security vulnerabilities
The newest Apple software update mainly addresses two security vulnerabilities that could impact the device’s central operating system and browser engine that powers Safari.
Social media companies offer few changes to safeguard US midterm elections
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Snapchat introduces first parental controls, allowing parents to see who their teens are messaging
Snap has launched Snapchat's Family Center, which introduces parental controls and account linking to the social media app
Elon Musk responds: Countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud
Elon Musk alleges that Twitter committed fraud and breach of contract. The billionaire offered to buy the social media company, then tried to back out by claiming Twitter was infested with “spam bots” and fake accounts.
Twitter responds to Musk's claims, calls them 'excuses'
Twitter denied in a court filing that it had deprived its would-be acquirer, billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, of necessary information or misrepresented details about its business
Instagram rolls back changes after Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner rip app
Celebrities Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner slam Instagram for being too similar to TikTok.
Mother sues Facebook, claiming harm to addicted teenage daughter
Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.
Uber will let drivers see how much they make from rides before accepting them
The tech start-up plans to release the feature in 30 locations sometime in August.
TikTok pink sauce: Why is everyone freaking out about this controversial condiment?
What happens when a bright-colored pink sauce gains attention on TikTok? Naturally, it raises questions on what's in it, the taste, and if it's legit.
Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
Instagram head says feed will shift more toward video content
The social media platform has received criticism about recent changes
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.